Hong Kong Fashion Week is going on now, and we just can't ignore the
weirdness that's being sent forth into the world. Here are a few of
the strangest designs, along with a few examples from previous years:

This outfit is trying everything it can think of to escape from the model.

A model presents a creation by Hong Kong designer Lin Po Chun during the Young Designers Contest during the Hong Kong Fashion Week in Hong Kong, Tuesday, Jan. 15. less

Hong Kong Fashion Week is going on now, and we just can't ignore the
weirdness that's being sent forth into the world. Here are a few of
the strangest designs, along with a few examples from previous ... more

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Gentlemen. If you're going somewhere that requires this type of face protection, it's probably also a good idea to protect the upper thighs.

A model showcases designs of Au Tim Ying on the runway during the 3rd Knitwear Designers Contest on day 3 of Hong Kong Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2013 on January 16. less

Gentlemen. If you're going somewhere that requires this type of face protection, it's probably also a good idea to protect the upper thighs.

A model showcases designs of Au Tim Ying on the runway during the 3rd ... more

The best designers know how to combine elements that don't necessarily
go together to surprise and excite the senses. Here, Mickey Mouse and a
Storm Trooper combine with a grandmother's macrame project and a young
girl's birthday party, with astonishing results.

A model
showcases designs of Ching Man Wu on the runway during the 3rd Knitwear
Designers Contest on day 3 of Hong Kong Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2013
at the Convention and Exhibition Centre on January 16. less

The best designers know how to combine elements that don't necessarily
go together to surprise and excite the senses. Here, Mickey Mouse and a
Storm Trooper combine with a grandmother's macrame project and ... more

Photo: Victor Fraile, Getty Images

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Where have we seen this before? Oh, now we remember. It's the Peekaru!

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We have no idea where this gentleman is going, but we're almost certain he's going to get a super-wedgie on the way there.

A model showcases designs of Fong Chor Shan on the runway during the 3rd Knitwear Designers Contest on day 3 of Hong Kong Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2013 at the Convention and Exhibition Centre on January 16. less

We have no idea where this gentleman is going, but we're almost certain he's going to get a super-wedgie on the way there.

A model showcases designs of Fong Chor Shan on the runway during the 3rd Knitwear ... more

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She's obviously the queen or empress of something, but it's hard to look stately when you're wearing shorts.

A model presents a creation by Hong Kong designer Chan Kit Leung during the Young Designers Contest during the Hong Kong Fashion Week in Hong Kong, Tuesday, Jan. 15. less

She's obviously the queen or empress of something, but it's hard to look stately when you're wearing shorts.

A model presents a creation by Hong Kong designer Chan Kit Leung during the Young Designers Contest ... more

With the garter belt showing, we can only assume this is lingerie. The most difficult-to-remove lingerie we've ever seen.

A model presents a creation by Hong Kong designer Lin Po Chun during the Young Designers Contest during the Hong Kong Fashion Week in Hong Kong, Tuesday, Jan. 15. less

With the garter belt showing, we can only assume this is lingerie. The most difficult-to-remove lingerie we've ever seen.

A model presents a creation by Hong Kong designer Lin Po Chun during the Young Designers ... more

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Another squid-like outfit, because there are so many ways to make your appendages look like tentacles.

A model presents a creation by Hong Kong designer Law Hau Sin during the Young Designers Contest during the Hong Kong Fashion Week in Hong Kong, Tuesday, Jan. 15. less

Another squid-like outfit, because there are so many ways to make your appendages look like tentacles.

A model presents a creation by Hong Kong designer Law Hau Sin during the Young Designers Contest during the ... more

Photo: Vincent Yu, Associated Press

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The latest in menswear leaves very little to the imagination, or it would if he weren't wearing boxer shorts. Still, the sheer fabric seems dark enough that he won't have to shave his legs before donning this suit.

A model presents a creation by Hong Kong designer Lee Pak Ho during the Young Designers Contest at the Hong Kong Fashion Week in Hong Kong Tuesday, Jan. 15. less

The latest in menswear leaves very little to the imagination, or it would if he weren't wearing boxer shorts. Still, the sheer fabric seems dark enough that he won't have to shave his legs before donning this ... more

Photo: Vincent Yu, Associated Press

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We're not sure if this is two birds or one bird sawed in half to make a bird-man sandwich.

A model showcases designs on the runway by Manix Wong during the 'Knitwear Innovation and Design Society' at Hong Kong Fashion Week in 2012. less

We're not sure if this is two birds or one bird sawed in half to make a bird-man sandwich.

A model showcases designs on the runway by Manix Wong during the 'Knitwear Innovation and Design Society' at Hong Kong ... more

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The gloves double as Swiffer dusters.

A model showcases designs on the runway by Ho Kin Wah during the Inner Symphony of Style show on day 1 of Hong Kong Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2013 at the Convention and Exhibition Centre on January 14. less

The gloves double as Swiffer dusters.

A model showcases designs on the runway by Ho Kin Wah during the Inner Symphony of Style show on day 1 of Hong Kong Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2013 at the Convention and ... more

A model showcases designs on the runway by Qi Gang during the 'Hong Kong Fashion Extravaganza' show on day one of Hong Kong Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2012 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center on January 16, 2012 in Hong Kong. less

This is all well and good until you try to get on the subway.

A model showcases designs on the runway by Qi Gang during the 'Hong Kong Fashion Extravaganza' show on day one of Hong Kong Fashion Week ... more

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Haven't we seen Kanye West wearing these sunglasses?

A model displays a creation of Ella Zhang during the 'Floating Geometry' show as part of the Hong Kong Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2011 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center on July 7, 2010 in Hong Kong, China. less

Haven't we seen Kanye West wearing these sunglasses?

A model displays a creation of Ella Zhang during the 'Floating Geometry' show as part of the Hong Kong Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2011 at the Hong Kong ... more

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